Trucks
Volvo Trucks’ flagship celebrates with 750hp
Volvo Trucks announce that the Volvo FH16 is now available at 750hp and 3550Nm to handle the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments – with production planned to coincide with the 16-litre engine’s 25th anniversary next year.
Volvo Hybrid Truck challenges a Ferrari
The Swedish racing legend, Boije Ovebrink, is not afraid to challenge other powerful vehicles with his hybrid truck, ‘Mean Green’. For example, at the Trucking Festival in Mantorp, Sweden on 27th August ‘Mean Green’ took part in an exciting race against a Ferrari sports car.
First Renault Premiums for NR Parsons Transport
Tarmac franchise operator, NR Parsons Transport Ltd, has taken delivery of its first four Renault Premium 460 6x2s with Optidriver automated gearbox and Privilege cab, supplied by Renault Trucks Cardiff.
The ultimate machine becomes the ultimate toy: LEGO Unimog U400!
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with LEGO to create the biggest TECHNIC model of all time; a 2,048 piece, 1:12-scale, functioning (including a pneumatically operated crane with working gripper arm) Unimog.
Driver input helps Volvo secure Crediton Milling deal
A recent order for three new Volvo FM animal feed bulkers and one new FM 6x2 tractor unit was secured by Volvo dealer Truck and Bus Wales and West Ltd., largely as a result of driver preference.
NiDa Transport order over 200 Volvo FMX trucks
NiDa Transport, South Africa has placed an order for over 200 of the latest Volvo FMX with the potential of 50 more. The trucks will be delivered during 2011.
‘Hauliers are shoppers too’ says RHA
While the news that Sainsburys is offering its customers a 12ppl fuel price saving, (if they spend £60 in store), this will not be of any help to UK hauliers, still being faced with crippling pump prices.
EcoStralis smashes guaranteed four per cent fuel saving
West Yorkshire-based Bedfords Transport has ordered a further 12 ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units from local Iveco dealer Northern Commercials.
Fuel and flexibility secures first Renault Premiums for Owens
In an important conquest deal, Owens Road Services, one of South Wales’ leading distribution, storage and warehousing companies, has taken delivery of eight Renault Premium 460.25 6x2 tractor units, with the Optidriver automated gearbox, into its 225-strong fleet.
Truck beats train in Commercial Motor and Railways Illustrated test
Commercial Motor, the UK’s largest weekly road transport magazine, teamed up with Railways Illustrated to stage a “head to head” challenge pitting a truck against a freight train.
Retro trucks gather at the HMC for exciting new show
Retro trucks are set to rev up their engines and gather at the Heritage Motor Centre on Sunday 18 September from 10am – 4pm for an exciting new show! Featuring Europe’s finest selection of trucks from 1965 to 1995, the show will be a great day out for all the family.
Volvo narrow-track tipper fits the bill: automatically
A new Volvo narrow-track 16-tonne rigid built specifically to operate within some of London’s most congested streets has joined the expanding Viridor fleet.
Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions checks in for customer service
Operators of all makes of truck, bus and coach from across the UK, looking to single source from the most comprehensive range of commercial vehicle repair, modification and refurbishment services can now benefit from the newly re-launched facilities and skills offered by Thomas Hardie Vehicle Solutions.
ACE targets 4% fuel saving with Iveco ECOSTRALIS
Ashford-based ACE Movements Transport has become one of the first operators to sign up to Iveco UK’s four per cent fuel guarantee, with the delivery of two ECOSTRALIS 6x2 mid-lift tractor units.
Tiling firm is stuck on its Fuso Canters
Tiling specialist Walls and Floors is saving one complete journey in every seven since switching from its previous 7.5-tonne truck chassis to the Fuso Canter.